Europe

A Vilnius court has commenced a trial involving five individuals accused of sending parcels with explosive devices linked to Russian military intelligence agency GRU. These packages detonated in Germany, Poland, and Britain in 2024, leading to a comprehensive investigation supported by multiple European nations and agencies.

Pope Leo XIV condemned “tyrants” exploiting religion during a visit to Cameroon, addressing the ongoing separatist insurgency in Bamenda. His remarks highlighted the devastation wrought by conflict and economic greed, urging leaders to consider the plight of those suffering in the region as he called for peace and justice.

Thousands of people across Germany took to the streets on Saturday to protest the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, just weeks before the general election on February 23. Demonstrators in Berlin gathered at the Brandenburg Gate, lighting up their phones, blowing whistles, and singing anti-fascist songs, while in Cologne, protesters carried banners condemning the AfD.  

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